Lead Software Engineer at CGI Group, Inc.
Jacksonville, FL 32290
About the Job
Lead Software Engineer
Position Description
The Lead Software Developer will oversee and direst technical staff to develop code and unit tests for the development, enhancement, and maintenance of software/systems.
This opportunity requires that candidates work on-site in Jacksonville, FL 3 days per week.
Your future duties and responsibilities
• Enterprise level application design, engineering and development using .NET Core, C#, Azure DevOps, and Azure PaaS
• Implement core REST + JSON based APIs.
• Accountable for escalating issues and risks through the Delivery Architect and Manager
• Responsible for executing on tasks as directed by the Delivery Architect and Manager
• Responsible for communication and raising awareness to the Delivery Architect concerning issues, risks or other items that may impede development tasks.
• Responsible for understanding and ensuring development standards are followed through code quality reviews and compliance scans as Tech Lead
• Work with team members to properly define/clarify business requirements, development estimation, and work plan finalization.
• Perform unit and integration testing on all developed code - Create and execute unit and integration tests within development lifecycle.
• Participate in / lead implementation and support transition of completed components.
• Assists / responsible for task identification
• Responsible for understanding of functional and technical requirements.
• Participate / lead design discussions.
• Assist other teams with troubleshooting problems that may arise from applications or integration of various components.
• Support and Troubleshooting - Assist Operations Team with any environment issues during application deployment across Development, QA, Staging, and Production environments.
• As Tech Lead, work closely alongside other developers and QA engineers throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Strong understanding of software architecture and design patterns.
• Experience with system design, scalability, and performance optimization.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and tools
• Excellent communication skills to lead design meetings, tech breakdowns, and high-level architectural discussions.
• Ability to ask probing questions and identify edge cases during discussions.
• Experience managing a team, prioritizing work, and ensuring timely delivery.
• Proactive problem-solving mindset to remove blockers and address technical challenges.
• Collaborative approach to work with product owners and cross-functional teams.
• Regular code review practices and attention to pull requests.
• Passion for mentoring and helping teammates level up.
• Commitment to implementing and promoting best practices within the team.
• Willingness to share knowledge through pair programming, code reviews, and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Ability to influence decisions without direct authority. Adaptability to wear multiple hats (architect, project manager, mentor, etc.) effectively.
Required qualifications to be successful in this role
• Microsoft: ASP.NET Core, Azure, C#/Web API
• Experience with Cloud Technologies (like Azure / AWS), .NET Core, RESTful services.
• Frameworks: .NET Core, Azure PaaS,
• Databases: NoSQL db (Azure Cosmos, MongoDB), SQL Server, Azure SQL, Azure Tables, Stored Procedure Development, Performance Tuning
• Working with CI/CD Pipelines in Azure DevOps
• Knowledge of Supply Chain Management preferred
CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $55,700 - $154,300.
CGI anticipates accepting applications for this position through January 31, 2025
At CGI we call our professionals "members" to reinforce that all who join our team are, as owners, empowered to participate in the challenges and rewards that come from building a world-class company. CGI's benefits include:
• Competitive base salaries
• Eligibility to participate in an attractive Share Purchase Plan (SPP) in which the company matches dollar-for-dollar contributions made by eligible employees, up to a maximum, for their job category
• 401(k) Plan and Profit Participation for eligible members
• Generous holidays, vacation, and sick leave plans
• Comprehensive insurance plans that include, among other benefits, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, out-of-county emergency coverage in all countries of employment;
• Back-up child care, Pet insurance, a Member Assistance Program, a 529 college savings program, a personal financial management tool, lifestyle management programs and more
Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action.
Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because...
You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction.
Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.
You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.
Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics.
CGI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job in the U.S., please email the CGI U.S. Employment Compliance mailbox at US_Employment_Compliance@cgi.com . You will need to reference the Position ID of the position in which you are interested. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. Please note, this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job. Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a Position ID will not be returned.
We make it easy to translate military experience and skills! Click here to be directed to our site that is dedicated to veterans and transitioning service members.
All CGI offers of employment in the U.S. are contingent upon the ability to successfully complete a background investigation. Background investigation components can vary dependent upon specific assignment and/or level of US government security clearance held. Dependent upon role and/or federal government security clearance requirements, and in accordance with applicable laws, some background investigations may include a credit check. CGI will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrests and conviction records in accordance with all local regulations and ordinances.
CGI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with CGI's legal duty to furnish information.
Position Description
The Lead Software Developer will oversee and direst technical staff to develop code and unit tests for the development, enhancement, and maintenance of software/systems.
This opportunity requires that candidates work on-site in Jacksonville, FL 3 days per week.
Your future duties and responsibilities
• Enterprise level application design, engineering and development using .NET Core, C#, Azure DevOps, and Azure PaaS
• Implement core REST + JSON based APIs.
• Accountable for escalating issues and risks through the Delivery Architect and Manager
• Responsible for executing on tasks as directed by the Delivery Architect and Manager
• Responsible for communication and raising awareness to the Delivery Architect concerning issues, risks or other items that may impede development tasks.
• Responsible for understanding and ensuring development standards are followed through code quality reviews and compliance scans as Tech Lead
• Work with team members to properly define/clarify business requirements, development estimation, and work plan finalization.
• Perform unit and integration testing on all developed code - Create and execute unit and integration tests within development lifecycle.
• Participate in / lead implementation and support transition of completed components.
• Assists / responsible for task identification
• Responsible for understanding of functional and technical requirements.
• Participate / lead design discussions.
• Assist other teams with troubleshooting problems that may arise from applications or integration of various components.
• Support and Troubleshooting - Assist Operations Team with any environment issues during application deployment across Development, QA, Staging, and Production environments.
• As Tech Lead, work closely alongside other developers and QA engineers throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Strong understanding of software architecture and design patterns.
• Experience with system design, scalability, and performance optimization.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and tools
• Excellent communication skills to lead design meetings, tech breakdowns, and high-level architectural discussions.
• Ability to ask probing questions and identify edge cases during discussions.
• Experience managing a team, prioritizing work, and ensuring timely delivery.
• Proactive problem-solving mindset to remove blockers and address technical challenges.
• Collaborative approach to work with product owners and cross-functional teams.
• Regular code review practices and attention to pull requests.
• Passion for mentoring and helping teammates level up.
• Commitment to implementing and promoting best practices within the team.
• Willingness to share knowledge through pair programming, code reviews, and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Ability to influence decisions without direct authority. Adaptability to wear multiple hats (architect, project manager, mentor, etc.) effectively.
Required qualifications to be successful in this role
• Microsoft: ASP.NET Core, Azure, C#/Web API
• Experience with Cloud Technologies (like Azure / AWS), .NET Core, RESTful services.
• Frameworks: .NET Core, Azure PaaS,
• Databases: NoSQL db (Azure Cosmos, MongoDB), SQL Server, Azure SQL, Azure Tables, Stored Procedure Development, Performance Tuning
• Working with CI/CD Pipelines in Azure DevOps
• Knowledge of Supply Chain Management preferred
CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $55,700 - $154,300.
CGI anticipates accepting applications for this position through January 31, 2025
At CGI we call our professionals "members" to reinforce that all who join our team are, as owners, empowered to participate in the challenges and rewards that come from building a world-class company. CGI's benefits include:
• Competitive base salaries
• Eligibility to participate in an attractive Share Purchase Plan (SPP) in which the company matches dollar-for-dollar contributions made by eligible employees, up to a maximum, for their job category
• 401(k) Plan and Profit Participation for eligible members
• Generous holidays, vacation, and sick leave plans
• Comprehensive insurance plans that include, among other benefits, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, out-of-county emergency coverage in all countries of employment;
• Back-up child care, Pet insurance, a Member Assistance Program, a 529 college savings program, a personal financial management tool, lifestyle management programs and more
Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action.
Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because...
You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction.
Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.
You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.
Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics.
CGI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job in the U.S., please email the CGI U.S. Employment Compliance mailbox at US_Employment_Compliance@cgi.com . You will need to reference the Position ID of the position in which you are interested. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. Please note, this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job. Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a Position ID will not be returned.
We make it easy to translate military experience and skills! Click here to be directed to our site that is dedicated to veterans and transitioning service members.
All CGI offers of employment in the U.S. are contingent upon the ability to successfully complete a background investigation. Background investigation components can vary dependent upon specific assignment and/or level of US government security clearance held. Dependent upon role and/or federal government security clearance requirements, and in accordance with applicable laws, some background investigations may include a credit check. CGI will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrests and conviction records in accordance with all local regulations and ordinances.
CGI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with CGI's legal duty to furnish information.
